Chicago Used Cars price guides such as KBB (Kelley Blue Book), Black Book, Red Book and the NADA Used Vehicle Guide can save you thousands of dollars when negotiating a deal.

Review reliability reports available through Consumer Reports and the National Safety and Insurance publications that compare car models, options, and costs, and offer information about frequency-of-repair records, safety tests, and mileage.

Buying a car from a private party is very different from buying from a car dealer. Private sellers generally are not covered by the laws that regulate dealers.

Never rely on spoken promises, they are difficult to enforce. Get all promises in writing.

Generally, vehicles purchased from private individuals are “as is”, with no warranty (unless the manufacturer’s warranty is still in affect). Often, manufacturer’s warranties are not transferable.

Certified used cars are increasingly popular. Generally, manufacturers consider only late-model, relatively low-mileage used cars and trucks with no history of major damage for their certification programs.

Once a vehicle is certified, it is covered by a warranty that extends beyond the original factory warranty. Some automakers offer an exchange or a money-back guarantee if a customer is not satisfied with a certified pre-owned vehicle. Buyers should understand that they will pay more for certified Chicago used cars than for a regular used car.

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